The BPOE 11 O'Clock Toast - 1924 Convention - Mayor James Michael Curley

Here is Famed Boston Mayor James Michael Curley (1874-1958) and the BPOE Eleven O'Clock Toast from the Elks' National Convention in Boston - July, 1924. Curley served four terms as Mayor of Boston: 1914-1918, 1922-1926, 1930-1934 and 1946-1950.[7] During his second term in the House of Representatives, Curley's popularity in Boston remained high, even in the face of a felony indictment in 1943 for influence peddling, which stemmed from his involvement with a consulting firm seeking to secure defense contracts. On the slogan "Curley Gets Things Done" he won an unprecedented fourth term as mayor of Boston in 1945. A second indictment by a federal grand jury, for mail fraud, did not harm his campaign and Curley won the election with 45% of the vote.[8] In June 1947, he was sentenced to 6-18 months in a federal prison in Connecticut. John B. Hynes, who would defeat Curley for re-election, served as acting mayor during his absence. Curley spent five months in prison before being pardoned by President Truman, under pressure from the Massachusetts congressional delegation. A crowd of thousands greeted Curley upon his return to Boston, with a brass band playing "Hail to the Chief".[8] After his first day back in office, Curley told reporters, "I have accomplished more in one day than has been done in the five months of my absence."[8] Hynes, the city clerk, had intentionally held many large items in limbo until Curley's release from prison so the mayor could handle them himself. Insulted by Curley's remark, Hynes decided to run for mayor in the 1949 election

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[distancerunner]

Is this a Victor V?

[victrolaman]

This is the Victor III, the big brother to the Victor II, and smaller brother of the Victor V. The Victor V is a march larger Victor talking Machine. I assume that the deal (trade) was not consummated ?

[mazzone1]

what are or were the "Elks'"?

[victrolaman]

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE; also often known as the Elks Lodge or simply The Elks) is an American fraternal order and social club founded in 1868. It is one of the leading fraternal orders in the U.S., claiming nearly one million members.

[cv5600]

That's gotta be really rare! thanks for posting.

[victrolaman]

It has an interesting Label with a profile of JMC in a prominent spot, and his signature is embossed in the run-out. I would venture to say, that every BPOE member who attended the convention received this record as a keep sake of their Convention held in Boston.

[JoeyPencils]

a great great public speaker...read the book the Rascal King

[sfca925]

I bid on this in an ebay auction and lost it. What a  great record! Hizzoner could have given Edgar L. Davenport a run for his money! Thanks!